What do tenants say about Bernard Jacobowitz?

Bernard Jacobowitz has an average tenant rating of 3.9 out of 5 across 30 reviews.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Bernard Jacobowitz?

40% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Bernard Jacobowitz would recommend living there.

Has Bernard Jacobowitz had any evictions?

Bernard Jacobowitz has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Bernard Jacobowitz on the worst landlords list?

Bernard Jacobowitz has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Bernard Jacobowitz had any litigation cases?

Bernard Jacobowitz has 2 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Bernard Jacobowitz responsive to tenants?

54% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Bernard Jacobowitz approve of how it is run.

How many buildings does Bernard Jacobowitz own or manage?

Bernard Jacobowitz owns or manages 3 buildings totalling 61 units.

Bernard Jacobowitz

Shareholder·3 buildings·61 units

3.9

30 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Bernard Jacobowitz

Bernard Jacobowitz is a mixed-profile shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.9/5 across 30 reviews, with 40% recommending their buildings and 54% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 0 open violations, and 2 litigation cases. Data last updated July 28, 2026. Associated with 3 buildings and 61 units across Brooklyn, Bernard Jacobowitz is a shareholder responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 2010s to the 2010s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Brooklyn, specifically in Crown Heights and Williamsburg. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. About one-third of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews for buildings managed by Bernard Jacobowitz reveal a mix of well-maintained amenities and management challenges. While buildings are generally clean with good pest control and attractive amenities like gyms and rooftops, many tenants report issues with high electricity bills, poor soundproofing, and occasional maintenance delays. Package theft and building security concerns are frequently mentioned, alongside slow or unresponsive management in certain cases. Some residents appreciate responsive management teams in other buildings, though frustrations with elevator breakdowns and negligence persist. Prospective renters should anticipate a decent living environment but remain cautious about management's responsiveness and building upkeep.

Reviews

Former tenant·1 week ago

Generally fine building

Pros

Can’t hear neighbors, nice building, no pests

Cons

No windows in bathroom or living room, leads to mold more easily, history of ceiling leaks in bathroom

Advice to the owners

Replace bathroom ceiling

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Good building and strong amenities

Pros

- Gym was high quality and well maintained - Convenient trash chutes - Rooftop was gorgeous and expansive - Great natural light

Cons

- Not a great location, unhoused people often in vestibule or waiting outside to sneak in - Noise levels can be loud from neighbors - Package room is messy and not well maintained

Buildings associated with BERNARD JACOBOWITZ

Rent-stabilized

31 Debevoise Street

3.9(24)

Williamsburg

1444 Bedford Avenue

3.8(4)

Crown Heights

1446 Bedford Avenue

3.9(2)

Crown Heights

Building ratings

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 5 days ago

Average violations per unit for this owner or associate is better than the city average.

Owner averageLess than 0.01Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

0Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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